CSI’s revised GreenFormat available to purchase

CSI has updated its GreenFormat resource, which is now available to purchase by both members and non-members for $50. GreenFormat is a standardized structure for organizing sustainable information elements associated with materials, products, systems, and technologies used in the built environment.
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U.S. roofing demand on the rise

A new study forecasting the strength of the U.S. roofing industry was released by market research firm, The Freedonia Group. In “Roofing,” the group predicts the industry will advance by almost four percent annually to reach 252 million squares (i.e. approximately 594,650 m³) in 2019, valued at $21.4 billion.
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AAMA summer conference focuses on sustainability

Speakers at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) summer conference focused on ‘green’ matters within the industry. The gathering, which took place in Seattle in late June, included topics on alternatives for green certifications, window technology in Europe, and the future of building products.
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